Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Costa's first LNG ship — decks named for Italian cities, an onboard CoDe design museum, the Colosseo show space and a top-deck water park.
- Launched
- 2019
- Guests
- ~5,220
- Typically sails
- Western Mediterranean
Best for
- Design-focused travelers
- Young families
- Foodies
- Entertainment variety
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Very large ship — around 5,220 guests on board
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
GOOD
A solid dining choice.
Italian mains punch above the price; extras cost more.
Main Dining
Good
Specialty Dining
Good
Buffet
Good
Included Dining
Good
Dining Variety
Good
Why It Stands Out
- • Main dining rooms share one menu, built around Italian cooking
- • Reviewers rate quality as high for the price point rather than fine dining
Best For Food
Italian main dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Costa Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Costa Smeralda.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$1,602 pp
7-night Western Mediterranean
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